BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Full-time. $18.00 an hour. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance. Vacation and holidays. 401k retirement. The purpose of this position is to ensure the accurate and timely completion of USSRC Facility Maintenance work tasks. The main responsibility will be General Maintenance but will at times assist with other maintenance department items when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions Building Maintenance. * Ensure the accurate and timely repair of, modification of, and installation of facility infrastructure items. These items could include metal stud framing, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, sheetrock, electrical, painting and mechanical systems for the USSRC facility. * Systematically inspect all USSRC facility infrastructure and equipment to maintain effective and efficient levels of appearance, operation and safety. * Meet or exceed the expectations of the Building Maintenance Manager and Leadership by ensuring accurate and timely completion of maintenance requests and log tracking of work tasks and work time using the FMX system software. * Ensure the accurate and timely set-up of temporary facilities for USSRC promotional and special events. Supervisory Responsibilities: Level of Supervision: None Travel Required: No

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education * High School degree or GED supplemented by a 2-year degree or 2 years of additional specialized training. * Or equivalent facilities maintenance experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements This position has the following special requirements: * Walking, climbing (stairs, ladders, scaffolding), twisting of body, and crawling under buildings, through attics, and in small spaces for various periods of time conducting inspections of buildings and facility structures.

• Carrying, lifting equipment, and supplies up to 50lbs waist high.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching to store/retrieve supplies, inspect and repair

equipment and buildings. * Must be able to utilize various tools and equipment and inspect/repair buildings and equipment. Tools include, but are not limited to, jackhammer, floor saws, sewer machines, circular saws, shovels, etc. Upon occasion, heavy machinery will be utilized, i.e., bobcat, backhoe, trencher, JLG. * Talking, hearing, and sight capabilities to communicate with your supervisor, team members, USSRC staff and customers to meet your job requirements. * This position involves working outside in all temperatures and conditions as well as in a climate-controlled building that is subject to noisy, dusty conditions. (PPE will be supplied if required). * This position deals with employees and service providers who interact with assigned areas of responsibility. This position is subject to the occupational hazards that are involved in working with building trade equipment. Eligibility Qualifications * Must be authorized to work in the United States. Expected Hours of Work * Monday – Friday normal business hours as determined by the Manager of Facilities * Additional on-call support is required once position training is complete.

DISCLAIMERS

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.